La Peña

La Peña is an institution in Berkeley. It was formed by Chilean immigrants in the 70s who were fleeing from the brutal regime of Augusto Pinochet. A Piña is a traditional gathering place for music and celebration in Chile and it was were people came together to play Nuevo Cancion, or new music. The musicof protest that was drawn from Chilean folk music. There is still a lot of  this music played at La Peña today, performed by the La Peña Community Chorus. Check them out when you get the chance! 

I don't know the name of the artist who painted this iconic mural outside of  La Peña but isn't it a beauty?!